List of Liechtenstein Municipalities and Capitals - Municipalities of Liechtenstein

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Liechtenstein is divided into 11 municipalities, which are:

Liechtenstein is a small Alpine country in Central Europe bordered by Switzerland and Austria. The country is divided into 11 municipalities for local administration. Vaduz is the national capital and also the political center of Liechtenstein.

The country includes Alpine mountains, river valleys, forests, vineyards, and compact urban settlements located along the Rhine River. Different municipalities are known for finance, tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, and historic castles.

Key Facts

  • National capital: Vaduz
  • Total population: 40,500 (Official estimate 2025)
  • Total area: 160 km² (62 sq miles)
  • Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Bordering countries: Switzerland, Austria
  • Total Municipalities: 11
  • Historical Regions: Oberland and Unterland

List of Municipalities and Capitals of Liechtenstein

Total municipalities shown: 11 | Combined population: 40,500 | Combined area: 160 km²

#Municipality NameAdministrative CenterRegionArea (km²)Population (Latest Census)
1BalzersBalzersOberland36.94,700
2EschenEschenUnterland10.44,500
3GamprinGamprinUnterland6.21,800
4MaurenMaurenUnterland7.54,400
5PlankenPlankenOberland5.3500
6RuggellRuggellUnterland7.42,400
7SchaanSchaanOberland26.86,300
8SchellenbergSchellenbergUnterland3.51,100
9TriesenTriesenOberland26.45,600
10TriesenbergTriesenbergOberland30.02,700
11VaduzVaduzOberland17.35,500

Largest Municipalities by Area

  • Balzers - 14 sq mi (36.9 km²)
  • Triesenberg - 12 sq mi (30.0 km²)
  • Schaan - 10 sq mi (26.8 km²)
  • Triesen - 10 sq mi (26.4 km²)
  • Vaduz - 7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
  • Eschen - 4 sq mi (10.4 km²)
  • Mauren - 3 sq mi (7.5 km²)
  • Ruggell - 3 sq mi (7.4 km²)

Most Populous Municipalities

  • Schaan - Population: 6,300 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Triesen - Population: 5,600 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Vaduz - Population: 5,500 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Balzers - Population: 4,700 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Eschen - Population: 4,500 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Mauren - Population: 4,400 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Triesenberg - Population: 2,700 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Ruggell - Population: 2,400 (Official Estimate 2025)

Smallest Municipalities by Area

  • Schellenberg - 1 sq mi (3.5 km²)
  • Planken - 2 sq mi (5.3 km²)
  • Gamprin - 2 sq mi (6.2 km²)
  • Ruggell - 3 sq mi (7.4 km²)
  • Mauren - 3 sq mi (7.5 km²)
  • Eschen - 4 sq mi (10.4 km²)

Municipalities by Regional Grouping

  • Oberland: Balzers, Planken, Schaan, Triesen, Triesenberg, Vaduz
  • Unterland: Eschen, Gamprin, Mauren, Ruggell, Schellenberg

Landlocked Municipalities

  • Balzers
  • Eschen
  • Gamprin
  • Mauren
  • Planken
  • Ruggell
  • Schaan
  • Schellenberg
  • Triesen
  • Triesenberg
  • Vaduz

Municipalities with Coastline

  • None - Liechtenstein is a landlocked country.

Municipalities Sharing Borders with Other Countries

  • Switzerland: Balzers, Ruggell, Schaan, Triesen, Vaduz
  • Austria: Eschen, Gamprin, Mauren, Schellenberg

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